CVE-2026-23416

Medium

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mm/mseal: update VMA end correctly on merge Previously we stored the end of the current VMA in curr_end, and then upon iterating to the next VMA updated curr_start to curr_end to advance to the next VMA. However, this doesn't take into account the fact that a VMA might be updated due to a merge by vma_modify_flags(), which can result in curr_end being stale and thus, upon setting curr_start to curr_end, ending up with an incorrect curr_start on the next iteration. Resolve the issue by setting curr_end to vma->vm_end unconditionally to ensure this value remains updated should this occur. While we're here, eliminate this entire class of bug by simply setting const curr_[start/end] to be clamped to the input range and VMAs, which also happens to simplify the logic.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedApr 2, 2026
First seenApr 2, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel6.18.21, 6.19.11 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel6.17.1 ≤ v < 6.18.21, 6.19 ≤ v < 6.19.11, 6.17, 7.06.18.21, 6.19.11

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